The International Modular Home Expo, held in the former Exportdrvo building in Rijeka, Croatia, was held from 16 to 18 May 2025. It is the first event to bring together the leading manufacturers of modular and prefabricated houses in South-East Europe. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in sustainable and energy-efficient construction and solutions that reduce energy consumption. The fourth edition of the fair in Rijeka brought together around fifty exhibitors, after attracting tens of thousands of visitors in previous years in Zagreb and Istria.

Modular homes are becoming an increasingly popular choice due to their faster and cheaper construction compared to traditional methods, while ensuring high quality materials, modern design and better energy efficiency. The opening was addressed by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction and State Property Željko Uhlir, the Mayor of Rijeka Marko Filipović and the Fair Director Katarina Antešić.

State Secretary Uhlir emphasized that modular construction allows for up to 50% faster implementation, up to 20% lower costs and greater worker safety, which is an important step towards solving the housing shortage in Croatia. Mayor Filipović emphasized that the fair is not only a presentation of technologies, but also a place for the exchange of knowledge and ideas that will shape the future of construction. As an example of good practice, he cited the construction of two city kindergartens using the modular method, which confirms the advantages of this type of construction.

At the event, we participated in a thematic round table, together with Croatian and Serbian colleagues. Marles houses, Žiher houses and Gašper Trženje exhibited at the fair.